Mainstream parties need radical centrism — not populist mimicry
The success of national populist parties across Europe may have less to do with their appeal than the continued lack of renewal among the political mainstream. Daniel Sachs is chair…
2024 Rule of Law Report: EU better equipped to face rule of law challenges
The Commission has published its fifth annual Rule of Law Report which monitors significant developments and takes stock of the rule of law situation in all EU countries. It shows…
Peace that comes from heaven
When we speak of the peace that comes down from heaven, we consider this peace to be the grace of God, given to us by God himself. “My peace I…
The Conference of European Churches: The responsibility for what is happening is not only the political leaders
The Conference of European Churches (CEC) issued a statement condemning Russia’s attack on the Ohmatdet Children’s Hospital in Kyiv. Its chairman at the moment is the archbishop of Thyatira and…
EU Intensifies Pressure: Six-Month Extension of Russia Sanctions
Brussels, – The European Council has chosen to extend its ranging sanctions, against Russia, for an additional six months due to the ongoing aggression and destabilizing actions by Russia in…
European Commission Unveils Ambitious €199.7 Billion Budget Proposal for 2025
The European Commission has made a landmark announcement today, proposing an annual EU budget of €199.7 billion for the year 2025. This substantial budget will be complemented by an estimated…
German city of Bremen bans the silent fox gesture over links with far-right Turkish group
What does the hand gesture say? A bit too much, according to authorities in the German city of Bremen who fear its links with a far-right Turkish nationalist movement. Officials…
Sakharov Prize laureates call on Europeans to vote and defend democracy | News
In a #UseYourVote campaign video, recent Sakharov Prize laureates and their teams share messages with EU citizens ahead of the 6 – 9 June European elections. “We are losing freedom…
Russia will hand over a river to China for access to the Sea of Japan
Russia, China and North Korea will soon begin negotiations to allow Chinese ships to pass through the border Tumen River in the Sea of Japan. This was reported by NEXTA…
What did Kim Jong Un give Putin?
Among the gifts was a portrait of the Russian leader Vladimir Putin presented his friend Kim Jong Un with a new luxury limousine and other fine gifts. And in return…